Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry

Description

My favorite chickpea curry recipe with a solid homemade curry powder, chickpeas, and cauliflower to help round out the richness. Serve on your favorite grain!

Ingredients

Curry Powder:

1 tablespoon cumin seeds

1 tablespoon coriander seeds

1 tablespoon fenugreek

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

2 whole cloves

4 teaspoons ground turmeric

2 teaspoons yellow mustard powder (or yellow mustard seeds, ground)

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon celery seeds

Curry Base:

1 tablespoons olive oil

1 small head cauliflower

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup full-fat coconut milk

1 to 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth

1 cup cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed if using canned)

a pinch of red pepper flakes

Serve with:

Brown Rice

Cilantro

Greek Yogurt

Chutney

Chapati

Limes

Instructions

Combine cumin, coriander, fenugreek, and fennel seeds in a skillet and toast over medium heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Once toasted, add the spices along with the cloves to a grinder or mortar/pestle. Grind until combined.

Transfer ground spices to a bowl along with remaining spices. Stir until well combined, set aside.

Cut cauliflower into bite-sized pieces, about 3 to 4 cups total. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat and add minced garlic. Saute for 1 minute and then add cauliflower, 3 tablespoons of the curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pinch red pepper flakes. Stir until well combined. Then add 1 cup coconut milk, 1 cup vegetable broth and chickpeas. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let cook for 20 to 30 minutes. While cooking, add more vegetable broth as need to keep a desired consistency.

Serve with brown rice and your favorite toppings.

Notes

Tips & Tricks: Can’t find whole spices? I’ve also used all pre-ground spices before with good success. It’s a great blend to have on hand when you want a bit of curry flavoring. Like on popcorn- so good!